My Mom, Discussing Furries With Me: But I Don’t Get All The Cats And Dogs, Why Wouldn’t You Want

imma boutta crash out

In a small group session on mechanical ventilation stuff and the preceptor asks, “How would you describe this ABG?” and I said, “Bad,” and she goes, “I’m looking for two words,” so I go, “Very bad?”

(the correct answer was “severe ARDS” but like, same thing)

You are not superior to the person who is nonverbal. You are not superior to the person who needs a carer. You are not superior to the person who wears diapers. You are not superior to the person who can't manage a job or an education. You are not superior to the person who is intellectually and/or cognitively disabled. You are not superior to the people in psych wards and group homes. You are not superior to the person in the wheelchair. You are not superior to the person on disability benefits. You are not inherently superior to any of these people just by virtue of being more capable in comparison. Leave your ableism at the door or don't enter

Lena Rivo, Cat in the Snow, 2022, Gouache on board

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Funeral for a friend. Oil on wood panel, 2022. By Leah Gardner

the Guardian

Woman becomes first UK womb transplant recipient to give birth

Grace Davidson gives birth to baby Amy Isabel after receiving her sister’s womb in 2023

A fucking womb transplant, what an incredible thing. Fair play to all involved. A positive news story amidst all the dire shite.